How to Pronounce Sprawling

To pronounce "sprawling", say SPRAWL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

SPRAWL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sprawling”

"sprawling" has 2 syllables: sprawl-ing. It rhymes with galling and appalling, if that helps it stick.

What does sprawling mean?

verb

  1. To sit with the limbs spread out.
  2. To spread out in a disorderly fashion; to straggle.

noun

  1. The act of one who sprawls.

adjective

  1. That sprawls
  2. Expansive; extensive

    “a sprawling cityscape”

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Words that rhyme with sprawling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallingappallingbawlinglollingsquallingcallingfallingbrawlingmaulinghaulingcrawlingdrawling

Related words

sprawlystragglyuntidyextendedstragglingcomplexwidebroad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sprawling"?▾

"Sprawling" has 2 syllables: sprawl · ing.

What does "sprawling" mean?▾

Sprawling: To sit with the limbs spread out.

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